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Enhancing our natural environment and inspiring the next generation to share our love of nature is a vital part of creating a greener future for Newark and Sherwood,  and the District Council has committed to do just that with the return of the Free Tree Scheme for a fifth year and a free bird box giveaway to local primary schools as part of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)’s Big Garden Bird Watch.

Following a visit to an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Sheffield, Councillor Keith Melton, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change at Newark and Sherwood District Council said: "Last week I had the fascinating opportunity to visit an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Sheffield, and see where some of our waste goes to be transformed into energy to power homes.

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to panto we go! Get ready to be dazzled and amazed as the Palace Theatre Newark brings you the most spellbinding Christmas adventure with this year’s pantomime, Snow White.

Newark and Sherwood District Council has today announced that it is proposing to commit £5.5m to build a brand-new swimming facility in Southwell.

Newark and Sherwood District Council has today announced that it is proposing to commit £5.5m to build a brand-new swimming facility in Southwell.

If you see someone sleeping rough and you want to help, you can now alert the right support groups through one website, StreetLink.

Ambitious plans to improve life in Newark and Sherwood were approved at Tuesday’s Full Council meeting after all Councillors adopted a new Community Plan covering the next four years. This document sets out the priorities and vision of the Council and has been carefully thought through by Members of Cabinet, Chairs and Vice Chairs over the course of a number of months.

Newark and Sherwood District Council continues work towards achieving its carbon net zero target as the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels starts at the Newark Beacon.

Following the success of the Community Grant Scheme which has seen local communities benefit across the district, Newark and Sherwood District Council has launched its Community Grant Scheme for 2023/4. The fund of £100,000 is open to groups and charities in the district who can now apply for grants up to £20,000 to help fund projects and schemes in Newark and Sherwood.

Exciting and transformational plans for a new Ollerton Town Centre have been revealed as part of the ongoing regeneration project.  The initial plans can be viewed on the District Council website at www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/ollertonregen